Lwke is a somewhat mysterious electronic music producer who has released two albums this year. His latest, A Fool’s Errand, was released on November 1st, and is filled with chill, downtempo music.

The sounds and instrumentation vary from acoustic guitar to keyboards, to intricate sounds and loops.

Bread Doe has released a heavy new single and video called “40”. The track paints a picture a man trying to balance family, faith, self care, and the realistic violence of his neighborhood. It is powerfully impactful for a brief 2 minute track.

This single follows-up Bread Doe’s last single, “Pick Up”, which was just released back in October.

Villa Coola (aka Gehring Miller) has released a new EP called “RILL”. Miller has relocated to LA, but we can’t forget the time he spent in Chicago. This new EP finds him working with Sarah Johnson (vocals), Sam Ricci (keys, bass, slide guitar), Kory Welty (bass), and Andrew Keller (drums). This gives Villa Cool a much more flushed out sound than the warped Alt-Folk we had come to know him by.

Lulu Be. has released the RIBKA (aka Rebecca Beyene) directed video for her single “Still Rude”.

You can catch Lulu Be. at Schubas on December 9th with Kenya, Aaliyah Allah, and Melissa Lozada-Oliva.

Mykele Deville has released a video for his single “Type Love”, from his forthcoming album, Maintain, which is due out on Feb. 22nd via No Trend Record.

The track features a chorus from Daryn Alexus, and video features the talented dancer/performance artist Po’Chop (aka Jenn Freeman). It was directed by Mckenzie Chinn, a fellow member of the Growing Concerns Poetry Collective.

Cordoba has released a powerful video for their single “Shut It Down” from their most recent album, Break the Locks Off Everything New, which was released back in April.

This is a Jazz Fusion sextet consisting of Brianna Tong (vocals), Eric Novak (vocals and sax), Cam Cunningham (guitar), Zach Bain-Selbo (keys), Khalyle Hagood (bass), and Zach Upton-Davis (drums).

You can catch Cordoba at Empty Bottle on December 9th with Blacker Face and Minnesota’s Taylor Seaberg.

Pool Holograph has released a new single, “Contours” b/w “No Escape”, and both tracks are fantastic. “Contours” is hazy indie pop gem fully utilizing Wyatt Grant’s vocal range. The band surprisingly turns 10 this year and they seem just as fresh and relevant than ever.

You can help Pool Holograph celebrate the new single on December 1st at Grand Manor with V.V. Lightbody, Faux Furs, and Stuck.

Chaos In Creation blends Blues, Rock, Funk, and Jazz, and earlier this year they released their latest EP, “Tangerine Dreams”. The quartet is made up of Clark Armstrong, Vanessa Vaca, Jacob Sommers, and Stephanie Larios.

You can catch Chaos in Creation at The Gallery Cabaret hosting their Open Jam on December 4th, and you never know, they may break out their bluesy cover of Ginuwine’s “Pony” (below).

Fauvely (aka Sophie Brochu) has released a stunning Brian Lambert directed video for the single “Savannah” from her recently released LP, Tides.

You can catch Fauvely on December 2nd at Subterranean with Nova One, Kachi, and Dorsia.

Briana Kapone has released a Ryder Visuals produced video for her single “Pink Cocaine”. The track is dark R&B with a message of drugs, power, and moderation.

Leslie Marie released her latest single, “Sun”, last month. The bright Flamenco inspired modern soul track features production from Banks The Genius & GØL, and the vocals of Shantina Lynet.

You can catch Leslie Marie opening for DRAMA on December 22nd at Lincoln Hall.

Sofar Sounds Chicago has released their video of Gazebo Effect performing a new track called “Peace Of Mind”. The group released two albums in 2017, their debut LP, Big Breakfast, and EP “Turtle Rock”, and it is great to hear new music from them.

You can catch Gazebo Effect on January 5th with Splor and Cpt Captain at Tonic Room.